The best tacos in taco town—don't miss the cochinita pibil

The entire menu at these four no-frills locations consists of 12 tacos, plus two quesadillas, a selection of agua frescas, and a handful of specials—yet it’s still hard to decide. Every taco is served on a handmade corn tortilla and can be eaten in two to three bites. At $2.75 a pop (okay, $3 for the seafood options), you’d be crazy not to try as many as possible: With no more than a couple of toppings, be it a slice of avocado or a spoonful of salsa, the cooks at Guisados really let the tortilla and filling shine.The art of the taco is to not try for too much—and this is something that Guisados understands perfectly. Whatever you do, don’t miss the cochinita pibil (tender shredded pork in a sweet red achiote spice) and the camarones (grilled fajita-style shrimp with chipotle sour cream).

PRO TIP: Like ’em spicy? Order the chiles toreados taco: the combo of habanero, serrano, jalapeño, and Thai chiles blistered together over high heat was pretty much created to set your mouth on fire.

THE DETAILS: All locations are open daily for lunch and dinner, though hours vary, so make sure to check the website before you go.